Heart wrenching accident from Dubai Air show :

Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a distinguished pilot of the Indian Air Force from Kangra, tragically lost his life when a Tejas aircraft went down during an airshow at the Dubai Air Show 2025. The community in his village is in mourning, and his family is experiencing profound sorrow.

Residents of Patialkar, a serene village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, are still coming to grips with the tragic news of their local hero, Namansh Syal’s passing. IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life on Saturday when a Tejas fighter jet went down during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show.

His passing has enveloped the entire village in profound sorrow. To most villagers, Namansh — who was about 34 years old — was remembered for his unwavering commitment to his country and his extraordinary athletic talent. They recount how he “set a benchmark by maneuvering the aircraft away to safeguard thousands at the large air show, even if it meant giving up his own life.”

The 34-year-old pilot leaves behind his wife, who is also an officer in the Indian Air Force, their six-year-old daughter, and his parents.

Father was browsing YouTube to find the video of the pilot :

Since Saturday morning, sorrowful scenes have been playing out at the Syal family's residence in Nagrota Bagwan. Locals are attempting to comfort the bereaved family, who are devastated by the abrupt loss.

Wing Commander Naman Syal’s father, Jagan Nath Syal, found out about his son's passing while browsing YouTube. He had been looking for videos from the Dubai Air Show, where his son’s Tejas fighter jet had crashed on Friday.

Jagan Nath Syal, a retired school principal from Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, stated, “I had my last conversation with my son yesterday. He asked me to watch his performance on TV or YouTube during the air show. Today around 4 pm, while I was searching for Dubai Air Show videos on YouTube, I stumbled upon reports of a plane crash. I quickly called my daughter-in-law, who is also a Wing Commander, to find out what had occurred. Shortly after, at least six Air Force officers arrived at our house, and that’s when I understood that something dreadful had happened to my son.”

Namansh’s uncle, Jogindernath Syal, informed PTI Videos that the Wing Commander’s remains arrived at Sulur Air Force Station close to Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu at approximately 9 AM on Saturday. Following this, they will be transported to Gaggal Airport in Kangra on Sunday. He stated, “We have organized everything for the final ceremonies.”